London, known as the capital city of England and United Kingdoms, London is regarded as the largest and most happening place for people living there. Established on River Thames, it is mainly known for its history and beautiful spots.
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Major Tourist Attractions
The most exciting and and mixed bag city which is blessed with the finest sights of attraction, across. You cannot cut down the long list of visiting sights. They all are amazing.
An overwhelming city with major field of vision. And yes off course who can forgot the exciting restaurant with amazing food and ambiance. Great art galleries for the art lovers.
Buckingham Palace – It is the official London residence of the Queen and is open for tourists in the months of summer.
London Eye – It is the world’s third largest observation wheel with magnificent views.
Marble Arch – This white Carrara marble monument serves a soothing view to your eyes.
Tower Bridge – This bridge is decorated with high towers and offers a special visit to its engine rooms and Tower Bridge exhibitions.
Tower of London – This 900 year old building is considered as the most haunted building in the world.
Trafalgar Square – It is regarded as the much needed home of Nelson’s Column and the stone lions.
Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster – The seat of UK Parliament, The Palace of Westminster is open to the public for viewing parliamentary debates.
Parks – Lush green parks, London is a city of ‘Green Lungs’, parks like Hyde Park and adjoining Kensington Gardens make up a huge open space in central London and are very popular for picnics, Regent’s Park, St James’s Park, Hampstead Health, Richmond Park, Holland Park, Bushy Park, are the most often ones to visit.
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Things to do (Adventure)
Watch football, London often has six clubs in the top Premier League: Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers (QPR), Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United.
Open House London Weekend lets you explore many of the city’s most interesting buildings during the London
Open House Weekend
Winter Skating
Summer Skating
Do-it-yourself bus tour
Live music, turn your evening in an alive way.
The Literary London Walking Tour
London Pub Quiz
Discover Walks
Photo tours and Portrait sessions,
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Where to stay
Hotels
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Premier Inn London Hanger Lane
Premier Inn London Ealing
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Rafayel on the Left Bank – Hotel & Spa
Park Grand London Kensington
The Milestone Hotel
Thistle Marble Arch
Premier Inn London Stratford
Luna & Simone Hotel
Apart from these hotels, you can also go for other options, like Hostels, Appartments, Holiday rentals, Alternative Accomodations.
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Where to Eat/Drink
Eat
Upper Street
Stoke Newington Church Street
Charlotte Street
Clapham Junction is not just a train station (lots of quick trains from Victoria and Waterloo) Hill, and St Johns Hill
Lordship Lane in the southern suburbs
Kings Street
South End, Croydon
Brick Lane in the East End
Brixton for African/Caribbean
Drummond Street
Chinatown just off Leicester Square for Chinese.
Edgware Road in Marylebone and Paddington
Golders Green for Jewish fare.
Kingsland Road for good cheap Vietnamese.
Finsbury Park and nearby areas for Greek and Turkish.
Tooting, East Ham, Wembley and Southall
New Malden in south west London (zone 4) for Korean food.
Drink
The Court (near the north end of Tottenham Court Road)
The Princess Victoria on Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush
The Rocket (Euston Road)
The Founder’s Arms
London Gin
Jerusalem Tavern
The Euston Flyer
Old Bank Of England on Fleet Street
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
The Spaniard’s Inn in Hampstead
Some Brownie Points/Tips
Carry your Passport and other Id proofs where ever you go.
Currency for London is counted as Pounds.
Be aware of pick pocketer’s and other offensive behaviours.
Beware when crossing the roads, as cars drive on the left side of the road. Be sure to look BOTH ways before crossing. Tourists often forget to check cars approaching from the right.
London, the emergency numbers are “999” (or “112”), This number connects to Police, Ambulance and Fire/Rescue services. You will be asked which of these three services you require before being connected to the relevant operator.
Take you medicines along with you.
The most often spoken language is English.